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Feb 19, 2008 | 01:21 PM

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ajg1915

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St. Jude Donor '08

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Originally Posted by turbo50mike

It's easy, if barbell is not there, there is our answer. Take the one out of the stock motor and replace in new motor. This motor was built by a 'professional' and the rear cover was in place when my friend got the motor, so this galley plug was never checked (nor did he even know about it or he would have).

I'll know in a few hours what the story is.

If not I would try the old oil pump as maybe your spring in the new one is bad or the pick-up tube O-ring.

Feb 19, 2008 | 07:24 PM

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turbo50mike

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Dumbell was in place, so motor is coming out...

At least it's going a bit quicker this time....

Feb 19, 2008 | 10:46 PM

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turbo50mike

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O-ring was intact and perfect (it was even a new blue one).

We thought the pickup to pan clearance was a bit tight, and we checked it with clay - Does anyone know what the proper pan/pickup clearance is supposed to be?

Thanks in advance.

MJB

Feb 19, 2008 | 11:02 PM

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bayarea

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i did a whole lot of grinding to my oil pan for clearance did you have to grind for the pan to fit.

Feb 19, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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ajg1915

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St. Jude Donor '08

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What Oil pan are you using LS2 or LS1 Vette (Bat Wing) or F-body ??

Feb 19, 2008 | 11:47 PM

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turbo50mike

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What Oil pan are you using LS2 or LS1 Vette (Bat Wing) or F-body ??

I don't know...Whatever comes stock on the CTSV.

Feb 19, 2008 | 11:55 PM

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ajg1915

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St. Jude Donor '08

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Originally Posted by turbo50mike

I don't know...Whatever comes stock on the CTSV.

Sorry I don't have a service manual for those.

Sorry I could not help ya.

Feb 20, 2008 | 05:44 AM

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vettenuts

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Check with one of the engine builders like Texas Speed, SDPC or Lingenfelter. They work with the CTS-V's as well and may be able to answer your question.

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Feb 20, 2008 | 06:15 PM

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turbo50mike

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Found the problem....

Feb 20, 2008 | 06:41 PM

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Found the problem....

Missed it by half the motor but I was close

Glad you found it.

-Ken

Feb 20, 2008 | 07:12 PM

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lucky131969

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Found the problem....

Ouch....I'd be having a talk with your engine builder

Feb 20, 2008 | 07:28 PM

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Z06ufgrad2002

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Ouch....I'd be having a talk with your engine builder

For nothing else other than insurance. IF you have problems with the engine after this due to the lack of initial oil pressure; I'd sure want them to cover the expense. So it'd be a really good idea to let them know about this before you fire it up again.

Feb 20, 2008 | 08:46 PM

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bayarea

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pwnt!! big time

Feb 20, 2008 | 09:12 PM

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cruisemon

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Originally Posted by turbo50mike

Found the problem....

Oops. So are you like keeping a copy of this photo for the builder?

I still wonder if it might not be a good idea to take a look at the rod and main bearings before you button everything up to be sure there is no damage.

Charlie

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